A newly identified sponge order, Vilesida, produces sterols linked to the oldest-known animal biomarkers, supporting the idea ...

Ancient animal history is extremely difficult to reconstruct, for a number of reasons. Some of the earliest creatures in existence were soft-bodied and microscopic, leaving behind very little ...

Found in New Guinea, both animals were only known from the fossil record and thought to be extinct for thousands of years.

Critically endangered Māui dolphins cannot afford losses; learn how scientists study carcasses to protect every living animal ...

A highly anticipated new area at the Detroit Zoo is set to open this spring. According to zoo officials, the Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails will officially open to the public on Saturday, May ...